Definition of: plum

(plum) noun
1. The edible drupaceous fruit of any one of various trees of the genus Prunus, especially P. domestica, the European or garden plum.
2. The tree.
3. The plumlike fruit of any one of various other trees having an edible drupe; also, the tree bearing such fruit.
4. A raisin, especially as used in cooking: plum pudding.
5. The best part of anything; a choice piece or portion; a desirable post or appointment.
6. Brit. Slang A sum of £100,000 sterling; a handsome fortune, or the possessor of it.
7. Any of various shades of dull reddish purple or purplish red.
8. A sugarplum; anything resembling a plum, as in shape or flavor. ♦ Homophone: plumb. [OE plume <LL pruna. Doublet of PRUNE¹.]